90s gianni versace couture sheer floral silk shirt

a vivid 1990s gianni versace couture shirt, made in italy in a sheer black silk with woven shadow stripes and an allover painterly floral in electric red, cobalt, magenta, and acid green. the pointed dagger collar, slim placket, and figural silver-tone metal buttons are pure versace, where even the smallest hardware carries the house's baroque, maximalist hand. gianni versace founded his label in milan in 1978 and the couture diffusion line, marked by this black and gold label, is where his bold prints met a softer, more wearable price point in the late 80s and 90s. the abstract poppy-and-bloom print over a transparent striped ground is a signature versace move from the era: saturated color, painterly flowers, and a fabric that reads sheer and sensual rather than demure.

details

• era: 1990s
• designer: gianni versace
• origin: italy
• design: sheer button-front shirt in black silk with woven tonal stripes and a multicolor painterly floral print. pointed collar, long sleeves with button cuffs, front placket with figural silver-tone metal buttons, curved shirttail hem. machine-sewn with clean interior seams. materials and percentages - no internal fiber content tag present, but confirmed 100% silk.
• condition: very good: completely wearable with light age consistent with vintage sheer silk. delicate semi-sheer fabric throughout; no major flaws noted.
• size & fit: no size tag visible. best modern fit estimate is women's medium to large, approximately us 8-12, worn relaxed and unisex with the generous collar and easy body. please rely on the flat measurements for fit.
• flat measurements: bust 22 in flat, waist 21 in flat, shoulder 18 in, sleeve 25 in, length 30 in